The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has questioned the mechanism adopted by the Mumbai Building Repair and Reconstruction Board (MBRRB) for identifying old and dilapidated cessed buildings in Mumbai.

Mortgage major HDFC today said a correction is unlikely in the runaway property prices in the metropolis, where the demand continues to be robust.The only factors, which can potentially bring down the prices are a dramatic improvement in building by-laws, which will allow more high rises and

The fire brigade will soon send a notice to the management of Cuffe Parade's Jolly Maker-1 for not keeping its fire-fighting equipment in working condition. According to fire brigade norms, buildings that have more than seven storeys must instal fire-fighting system.

Fighting fire in highrises starts with creating smart interiors the world over. Instead of depending solely on external equipment such as hi-tech ladders to douse flames from outside, skyscrapers across the globe have built-in mechanisms that are designed to deal with a blaze effectively.